It turns out where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that the Detroit Lions have traded Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick.
Detroit is trading WR Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles for a third-round pick, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2018
Tate has already responded to the trade, essentially confirming the move.
It’s been real DETROIT! I’ll love ya forever. Philly Philly let’s get it!!
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) October 30, 2018
This is a shocking move for the Lions seeing as Tate has been an absolutely essential part of the offense since the team acquired him five years ago.